Steps to Protect WD My Cloud from Hackers
Once you start using the WD My Cloud, you will also have to have it password-protected, so any files or photos/videos in the cloud cannot be accessed easily by just a simple hacking.Have your WD my cloud password-protected the while setting up your WD to a wireless router or through the Ethernet cable.
Passwords
- Hackers use passwords as the first tool and make good use of your My Cloud.
- Create a secure password and enter some special characters to protect your my cloud.
- Avoid using default/weak passwords like ‘password’ or ’123.’
- Kindly update your password on a regular basis and make sure only you can have access to your WD my cloud.
- When you update your password, make sure you are not reusing the same characters.
- Make sure you always remember the security question asked during the initial setup.
- The security answer must be something known only to you because when a stranger accessing your My Cloud can click on the Forgot password option and answer an easy question to gain access to your Cloud.
- Ensure that your contact number and email notifications are enabled.
- The notifications will give you alerts if a stranger is trying to access your My Cloud.
- Always enable a secondary authentication verification.
Follow the above steps to Protect WD My Cloud from Hackers.
